The Board of Trustees of Christian Theological Seminary today announced that after six years at the helm of Christian Theological Seminary, Matthew Myer Boulton will step down from the presidency on August 1, 2017, in order to return to his first love of teaching, writing and academic work. “While we were saddened to hear this […]

Prepare to be inspired as you learn about best practices for fighting poverty at the Faith & Action Project’s Spring Conference on Tuesday, March 14, at the Christian Theological Seminary. Throughout the day, best-selling authors, community advocates and change agents will come together from across the United States and here in Central Indiana to explore […]

Central Indiana couples can invest in the health of their relationship all month long by attending a free Couple’s Check-Up screening offered by the Counseling Center at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS). Free screenings will be offered on a walk-in basis on Monday, February 13 and Tuesday, January 14. Complimentary screenings are also available by appointment […]

Music is interwoven in faith traditions throughout the world and in sacred literature such as the Bible and the Talmud. On Monday, January 23, Rabbi Reuben Zellman, Director of Music at Congregation Beth El in Berkley, California, will present a free, do-it-yourself introduction to Jewish liturgical music from 7pm to 8:30 pm in Room 166 […]

As incidents of harassment appear to be increasing around the globe, throughout America and right here in Central Indiana, CTS staff reached out to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department North District Commander Chris Bailey for his thoughts on how an individual should respond when experiencing or witnessing an act of harassment. In his response, Commander Bailey […]

Christian Theological Seminary staff, faculty, students and friends are making Christmas brighter for local families and children who find themselves homeless. Through December 15, CTS is collecting donations for 14 families – including 134 children – currently served by the Dayspring Center and its Wellspring Transitional Housing program in Indianapolis. The Dayspring Center (insert link: […]

Support CTS and be part of a global day of giving on Tuesday, November 29. #Giving Tuesday is a movement harnessing the power of social media to spur end-of-year giving. After the commercial focus of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, #Giving Tuesday is a call for people to give back to the […]

The gift of respite, reflection and renewal is being awarded to 146 U.S. congregations — including 29 Indiana congregations — via the 2016 Lilly Endowment National Clergy Renewal Program grants and Clergy Renewal Program for Indiana Congregations. The program provides pastoral leaders with a respite from the daily demands of parish life, allowing them time […]

Names can quickly become misnomers. Take for example the term “Nones” which was widely publicized in outlets such as the New York Times and NPR following publication of a Pew Forum study last fall. Amid the media frenzy, a trend toward less affiliation with specific religions became erroneously interpreted as a trend away from religious […]